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    Red Sky Cafe

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    556 reviews
    #7 of 19 Restaurants in Duck
    $$ - $$$, American, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly
    1197 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949-4560
    +1 252-261-8646
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    4.0 556 reviews
    #7 of 19 Restaurants in Duck
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2017, 2019 Winner
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    Location and contact

    1197 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949-4560
    Website
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    +1 252-261-8646

    Menu

    SOUPS​
    Cup 4.00
    Bowl 8.00
    Red Sky She Crab Bisque or Soup Du Jour
    SALADS​
    9.00
    Red Sky House
    Local greens topped with julienned carrots and granny smith apples, finished with cilantro stung cucumbers and a house made vinaigrette
    9.00
    Village Caesar
    Crisp romaine hearts tossed with a creamy parmesan dressing, finished with Chile dusted, flash fried flour tortilla crisps and shaved parmesan
    EVERYTHING ELSE​
    All chef's selection served with Rosa's world famous potato salad
    11.99
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    Chef Wes's Shrimp N' Grits
    Gulf shrimp pan sauteed with apple wood smoked bacon in a kicked up tomato cream over house made redneck risotto
    10.99
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    Fajita Quesadilla
    Sweet peppers, onions and a blend of jack cheese. Cast iron seared in a toasted flour tortilla with your choice of chicken, beef or shrimp. Shredded lettuce, guacamole and sour cream to the side
    9.99
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    Red Sky Reuben
    Shaved corned beef, flat-iron grilled with sauerkraut, baby swiss on thick cut rye with a house made 1000 island dressing
    9.99
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    Chicken BLT
    (A​ staple) marinated chicken breast rolled in a tortilla, dressed with fresh basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, apple smoked bacon, shredded lettuce and currituck tomatoes finished with a sriracha aioli
    8.99
    Chicken +6.00
    Shrimp +6.00
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    Sexi Mexi
    Flour​ tortilla wood-fired with house made pico de gallo. Fresh basil pesto and shredded mozzarella cheese
    9.99
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    Philly Cheese Steak
    Shaved beef cast iron seared with red onion, sliced button mushrooms, kosher salt and cracked pepper, served on toasted French bread with melted provolone
    10.99
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    Taco's Sauve (Fish Soft Tacos)
    Today's​ catch Chile marinated and flat-ironed grilled. Served in petite warm flour tortillas with guacamole, sour cream and our own key lime and cilantro slaw
    9.99
    Chicken +6.00
    Shrimp +6.00
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    Pesto Pasta
    Basil pesto tossed with garden veggies and a touch of cream
    9.99
    Basket of fries +3.00
    Basket of onion rings +4.00
    The L-Neal
    Smoked turkey sliced thin with apple smoked bacon, a Brie cheese spread, fresh spinach and cranberry relish served on rye bread
    KIDS​
    Served with fries
    6.99
    Chicken Fingers
    6.99
    Cheese Quesadilla
    6.99
    Fried Shrimp
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American, Seafood
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    They've upped their game!

    As yearly visitors to Duck sine the 1990s, we usually stop here for a lunch during the week. The menu this year offers a wider and more interesting selection of entrees at lunch than in years past, I enjoyed a seafood entree on the "grain...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Linda A
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Absolutley the bomb!!

    Came for lunch. Had shrimp tacos and grilled chicken BLT. Outstanding taste. Excellant service. Waitress personable and cared about our visit. Chef great. Dont miss out on this treasure on the island. Soooo worth the visit. Very accomodating.

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Jackie N
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great Lunch Date anytime.

    A nice little place with great seafood, and burgers. Service was excellent and food was enjoyable. Clearly desires a repeat performance. Enjoy

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank ImagineBelieveAchiev
    Reviewed June 6, 2019
    Great Lunch!

    The shrimp & Grits, Blackened Salmon and She Crab Bisque were all fantastic! We stopped for lunch and were quickly seated by a nice window seat. All in all a great gourmet lunch for under $40 and great service as well! AAA+++

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank jpete
    Reviewed June 2, 2019 via mobile
    Ah-maze-omg!

    Taylor was an amazing server, very excited about all the dishes she described....with good reason! The food was amazing! The veggies were crisp and fresh and the mahi was outstanding! The carrot cake was out of this world. I can’t believe this is the first...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank melissabC4199BE
    Reviewed June 2, 2019 via mobile
    New regular in our yearly rotation

    Came here on vacation with the family for dinner. Everything from drinks to dessert was amazing, and the service was great. Our entire family (8 of us) shared meals & everything we got was great—no complaints whatsoever. Our waitress Taylor was very helpful and nice....More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank jenaloser
    Reviewed June 2, 2019
    Good food, fresh and inexpensive

    Red Sky is one of the few places on OBX where one can get a decent vegetarian meal, and another - a Smashburger to ease the pain of watching vegetables being eaten in public. Unassuming building with diner-like interior, yet food offerings are a bit...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank gordonsmc
    Reviewed May 7, 2019
    Small Menu Big surprise EXCELLENT

    Started with a hot crab dip (on the house) Superb We then had the fried green tomatoes and the cauliflower appetizers Both scrumptious I had the chicken breast on buccatini pasta with mozzarella Really tasty My wife had salmon which she said was really good...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    1  Thank George C P
    Reviewed May 7, 2019
    Amazing

    Very quaint restaurant with great food and great service. Cooked to order and always very delicious and worth the wait.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank michelled925
    Reviewed April 17, 2019
    Chef On Call Was Awesome!

    Chory cooked and served appetizers, sides, entrees, and desserts for 18 on time and with amazing presentation. If you are renting in the area, add in Chef On Call to pamper yourself and your guests.

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Kenter_sTravels
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    Questions & Answers
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    Cass F
    December 23, 2017|
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    Response from a_p_y8 | Reviewed this property |
    I believe, the location for Red Sky in PA was sold to another business looking to expand. Chef Wes is back at home at the original Red Sky in Duck, NC!
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    weezy_8
    June 12, 2017|
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    Response from DK B | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry, but, I don't have an answer for you. They have a nice variety of items on their menu though with daily specials.
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